The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 March 1971 — Page 3

LIGONIER NEWS By Rose Cunnipgham Wallie Hoover. Jr. Injured In Track Crash Wallie Hoover. Jr., 401 McLean street, is reported in serious condition at Goshen hospital after being injured in an accident along U.S. 6 two miles east of Indiana 15 Friday. Hoover was driving a tanker truck for Thermo-gas of New Paris. The tanker truck, a White, valued at $23,000 was a total loss and damage to the Trinity tanker was estimated at SB,OOO. Hoover had picked up the truck in Ligonier and it remained empty at the time, of the accident. The truck veered off the north berm of the pavement into a waterfilled ditch, hitting 15 small trees Ligonier Residents In Florida Accident Mr and Mrs James Kelley had a shorter trip to Florida than planned They left Ligonier ac-

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companied by Mr. and Mrs. Vem Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Elijah and had gotten as far as Avon Park. Fla. when they were struck by another car pulling into their path. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley have arrived back in Ligonier, having flown home. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Elijah, who were in the Elijah vehicle, have remained in Florida for a short visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Fisher was riding in the Kelley vehicle when it was struck but did not receive serious injuries. The injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Kelley were minor. Martin McDonald Honored By Rotary Martin McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darold McDonald, was guest of honor at the Ligonier Rotary club breakfast Monday morning. : Local scout master Kenneth Franks paid tribute to Martin for attaining the goal of Eagle Scout. This honor is attained by only pne per cent of boys in scouting. Thomas Wigent Joins Law Firm Thomas Wigent, a native of .Whitley county and Columbia City, has recently become a partner in the Ligonier law firm of Howard Heckner. Mr. Wigent was graduated from Columbia City high school in 1960. received a B.S. degree from Purdue university in 1965 and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from Indiana university school of law of Indianapolis in 1969 Prior to coming to Ligonier. Mr. Wigent was employed by the attorney General of Indiana. Theodore L. Sendak. as a deputy attorney general Mr Wigent has also served as legal counsel for the State Highway Commission, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Vehicle Inspection Department, and the State Fire Marshall’s office The Wigents have moved to Ligonfer and are residing at 601 S. Mam street Mrs. Wigent is also a graduate of Purdue

university, receiving a bachelor of science degree in speech and hearing correction and a master of arts degree from Ball State university. She has been employed as a speech and hearing therapist in the Indianapolis public schools and Lake county schools. Music Parents Meet Monday Parents of the West Noble music students. Band and Choir, held a special organizational meeting Monday evening March 1, at 7:30. Ray Cole, band instructor. call the meeting held in the music building on Ravin Park Drive. OES Has Last Meeting With Officers “Farewell and Officers Night” was observed at the last meeting of the present officers of the Eastern Star on Tuesday, March 2. Barbara Garvin and George Garvin retired as worthy matron and patron at this time. This was a stated meeting with financial reports of the auditory committee, and treasure being read. A social hour followed the business meeting. Jewelry Store Is Sold Mr. and Mrs. John Henry' have sold their jewelry store on Cavin St. to Tom Waalewyn. of Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Waalewyn and their three-month-old son plan to move to Ligonier in the near future. The Jewelery Store will be opened next week. Waalewyn, a native of the Netherlands, specializes in watch and clock repair and was granted his Indiana license in Indianapolis last summer BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED The birthdays of Jonelle and Julie Johnson were celebrated Sunday at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hite. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ken Zollinger and daughter and Mrs. Mildred Thomas of Elkhart. Mrs. Mildred Johnson, Lettie Hitchell and Amy and Darrell Hartzler. COMMUNITY NEWS Clarence Reed is a patient in Goshen hospital after slipping on the ice and injuring his back and leg

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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rose pnd children and Harry Fahl, all of Elkhart, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rose recently. . Mrs. Leia Myers and Mrs. Irma Scheel entertained Sunday for Miss Halle Goshom, Miss Gladys Gillespie, Miss Louise Inks and Mrs. Hazel Kurtz. Washington Twp. Spelling Bee Winner Is Named The Washington township spelling bee was held Wednesdayevening at the school with Denise Barheidt, a sixth grade student declared champion and Ann Goodrich, from the fifth grade as runner up. Denise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Barheidt and Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Goodrich. DOCTOR RECOVERING FROM HEART ATTACK Dr. Q. F. Stultz, former Ligonier physician, is reported as recovering satisfactorily after his heart attack in Bradenton, Ha. Dr Stultz was released from the Bradenton hospital last Wednesday and he and Mrs. Stultz have rented a cottage on Anna Marie Island, near Bradenton. His present address is 117 Shell Dr. at 81st St., Holmes Beach, Fla., 33509. Republican Central Committee Organized A Republican Central committee has been the purpose of selecting a city committee for the forthcoming election of city officials. Fred Stahly has been elected city chairman; Mrs. Roy Mynhier. vice chairman; Mrs. John Ray, secretary; and Joe Glaser, treasurer. Marie Mullins In Army Corps Miss Marie^'Mullins, 18. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emal Mullins. Kimmell, has been accepted in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps and left recently for her initial training at Fort McOellan. Ala. She is a 1970 graduate of West Noble high school and will be entering the personnel specialist career. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerlin of Milford were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin in North Manchester.

CARDS THANKS CARD OF THANKS Thanks so very much to our neighbors, friends and relatives for the many kindnesses shown us following the loss of our loved one. Mrs. Orva Miller and Sally CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank each and everyone who remembered me with cards, plants and prayers during my stay in the Goshen hospital; Rev. Mundy for his visit and prayers. Dr. Gorham. Dr. Duren and all the nurses and staff. May God Bless You All. Laura Ritter CARD OF THANKS We sincerely wish to thank all friends, neighbors. Eastern Star. Rev. Lundquist and everyone else for the lovely cards, flowers, food and many acts of kindness during the illness and passing of Mary Hoy. The Ott Family CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my thanks to all my friends and neighbors for the many lovely cards, letters, gifts, plants, prayers and other acts of kindness during my recent illness. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mathews and to Mrs. Wilbur Knepper who looked after my house and for taking care of -my mail. May God Bless all of you. Mrs. Ruth DeFries Sorosis Club. Meets March 1 The Sorosis club met March 1 at Mrs. Jack Sharp’s. The meeting opened with the pledge to the American and Christian flags. Members answered roll call with opinions and comments on today’s fashions. Mrs. Wilfred Wolfman read the minutes. The slate of officers for next year was read and voted on. They are as follows: President — Mrs. Dennis Sharp Vice president — Mrs. Wilfred Wollman Recording secretary — Mrs. Albert Schafer Assistant recording and corresponding secretary — Mrs. Ralph Karstedt Treasurer — Mrs. Paul Brembeck

Reporter — Mrs. Norman Lovell The club decided to continue meeting once a month for another year. Book committee for next year is Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Wollman. Mrs. Robert Brown. Mrs. Don Davidsen and Mrs. Billy Little. The April 12 meeting has been changed to the home of Mrs. T. A. Miller. Mrs. Brembeck gave the program on “What’s In”. Visual aids and magazines were used to illustrate. The various types of material and styles were viewed in a film strip concluding the program. The meeting was closed with the club collect. A dessert of jello fruit pie was served. The club journeyed to a Milford factory, where they were given a preview tour of the new office addition and a brief history of the company and its continued progress WRC Holds Installation Monday Night The Syracuse Women’s Relief Corps. JohnC Adams 278, held installation Monday evening with Mrs. Lee Poyser as installing officer assisted by Mrs. Myrtle Grove, conductor. Bremen. Installed were:' President — Mrs. Gerrgia Buster Senior Vice — Mrs. Mae Rinker Junior Vice — Mrs. Zerola Zook Treasurer — Mrs. Frank Bates Chaplain — Mrs. Chester Stiffler Guard and press correspondent — Mrs. Estella Swartz Secretary — Mrs. Byron Grubb Musician — Mrs. Herbert Blue No. 1 Color Bearer — Mrs. Mary Brown Absent officers will be installed at a later date. Mrs. Zook presided for the regular business meeting preceding installation. Refreshments were served at the close of the activities. ELVIS IS BACK! Nothing short of fire can keep Elvis Presley from appearing in “That’s The Way It Is” at the Pickwick Theatre in Syracuse. He is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. March 5-7. The movie, scheduled to be shown on New' Year’s Day. was cancelled when fire in the block caused extensive smoke and water damage to the theatre. . Two shows have been scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights with four shows on Sunday starting with the 2 o’clock matinee.

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14 YEARS AGO. MARCH 7,1957 Last rites for Mrs. Lena (Hartter) Haab, 74, widow of William Haab. were held Monday at 11 o’clock at the Apostolic Christian church. Mrs. Haab died of a heart attack Friday at 12:30 a.m. Mrs. Haab’s survivors are two daughters, Mrs. LaDean Graber. Milford, and Mrs. James (Hilda) Stoner. Warsaw, and a son. John Haab. South Bend. Mrs. David Mathews, 71, Goshen, the former Celesta May Price, a native of Milford, passed away Monday morning in the Goshen hospital. Mrs. Mathews and husband, who survives, observed their golden wedding anniversary at open house on February 24. Other survivors are eight children, one of whom is Albert Mathews of Milford. A sister, Mrs. Dora Berkey pile of Milford, also survives. A United States army weather baloon and recording instrument was turned over to sheriff Carl Latta by Kenneth Haney of r 2. He found it in a field on his farm Saturday. The baloon had been released on February 2 in Chicago from an army weather station. Friends and relatives gathered in the Milford hotel restaurant area as guests of Mrs. Russell Neff and Mrs. Harold Tom Sunday evening. James Stuckman showed slides that Mrs. Neff had taken of the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Calif. Reading themselves for their homeward journey from Los Angeles. Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolferman packed their car one night last week end. In the morning they found the car had been broken,into and some of their personal belongings were missing. A pink and blue shower was given in honor of Mrs. Jon Bushong of Syracuse, the former Genevieve Coy of Milford, at the home of Mrs. Richard Timmons at North Webster, recently. Cohostesses were Mrs. Jack Hickman, Mrs. Loren Perry, Mrs. Danny Yoder, Mrs. Lloyd Coy and Miss Jacqueline Coy. 24 YEARS AGO. MARCH 6,1947 In spite of country roads drifting shut, about 50 members of the Lions club were present to hear a talk by Rev. Lee Cory in his experiences during his recent relief mission to Poland. Rev. Cory found an attentive audience as he related details of his trip, spoke of the Valued cargo they carried, and told of conditions he found amidst the battle-weary Polish peasants. The grand champion cake baker at the Farmers' Institute was Mrs. Velma Pinkerton. Her cake was bought by the institute and presented to Mr. Coppies of the Nappanee Milling Company, for furnishing all the flour for the baking exhibits. B. D. Ackley, well known composer of sacred songs, sustained a painful cut on his head Sunday, when he slipped and fell while walking from his home at Winona Lake to the post office. Mr. Ackley is known in Milford for having played the piano accompaniement for Homa - Rodeheaver and Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas in a concert at the First Brethren church recently. ~ The Mothers of Marines, of which Mrs. George Auer is a member, recently received a letter of thanks for their gifts to the Marion hospital for veterans. This organization has recently made contributions to the Salvation Army fund and to the fund for reading projectors for hospitals. Carl Duncan and Robert Fisher motored to Grand Island, Nebr., last week where they attended one of the largest cattle sales in the United States. Both men piurchased some steers. The senior class of the Milford school was accompanied on a trip to Indianapolis Tuesday by principal Harold Young, trustee John Augsburger,' and Arlo Beiswanger, teacher, at which time they visited both the House and senate of the Indiana General Assembly. They also visited the Indiana National Bank, the Marion county jail, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle in Indianapolis Floyd Fuller is expected to return home from the Burleson hospital in Grand Rapids this week.* He underwent a major operation a week ago last Friday. His brother. Royce, said he withstood the operation in fine shape and is making rapid recovery. 30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 6.1M1 The B & O soybean special train, which is touring Indiana the second anti third weeks in March, is scheduled to stop at

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Milford Junction on Tuesday, March 18. from 1:30 to 5 p.m., according to county agent Joe Clark. A feature of the soybean special will be a cooking school under the direction of Mrs. Aneta Beadle Vogler, who will demonstrate the use of soybeans in cookery. A large crowd of local people attended the Albert Krull public sale at his farm southwest of Milford Friday. The sale proved to be one of the largest of its kind held in this vicinity for some time. Ladies of the Christian church served lunch at the Krull home. Many local citizens were curious Friday night to see the sky so bright red in the north. Many people thought it must have been a fire in some town or possibly a bam. Actually it was a most unusual sight of the northern lights. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wuthrich and family attended the wedding of her sister. Miss Marie Rassi. and Carl Pfaffman at Peoria, 111., Saturday. Mrs. Pfaffman was employed several years at the Martin Case in Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner and daughter, Patricia Ann. and Katherine Rensberger were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Edwin Eash of Middlebury* 40 YEARS AGO. MARCH 5-. 1931 Mrs. Cora Rollins. 52, died Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Winnie Burns of a streptococci sore throat. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. Mary Kinder at Rockford, Ohio, where services will be held on Thursday afternoon. Her foster daughter, Wanda Rollins, is a student in the Milford high school. They have resided in Milford during the past three years. An Essex car driven by Mervin Mishler of northwest of Milford and a car loaded with Raleigh products, driven by John Rusher of Leesburg, crashed at the intersection of road 15 and Syracuse road, last Thursday forenoon. Both cars were wrecked and Mr. Rusher was painfully hurt, having received a scalp wound and a sprained back. Miss Grace Miller of Bourbon and Roy Eisenhour. son of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Eisenhour of northeast of Milford, were married Sunday. A new addition, 20x26 feet, is being added to the Eisenhour home where the newlyweds will make their home. Mr. Eisenhour is interested in the farm and farm work with his father. Dr. Stockberger reports the birth of a son, Frederick, Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. Catron, Sr., of northwest of Milford. Monday, March 2; also the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. James Lesee of southeast of Milford. LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Service Commission of Indiana Docket No 2072 B, 4 IN THE MATTER OF THE AP PLICATION OF WARSAW TRUCKING CO. INC , WARSAW, INDIANA. FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLES AS A CONTRACT CARRIER OF PROPERTY, INTRASTATE , Notice is hereby given That the Public Service Commission of Indiana will conduct public hearing in this cause m Room 909 of the Commission, State Office Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, at 9 30 A M EST, on Thursday, April 1. 1971 > MOTOR CARRIER DIVISION H B GOODMAN. DIRECTOR Indianapolis, Indiana. March 2, 1971. NOTICE TOTAXPAYERSOF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given'to the taxpayers cl Kosciusko County, Indiana, that I me P r °P e ' legal officers of said municipality at the r regular meeting place, in me Court!-louse in the City of Warsaw. Indiana, at 9.00 AM, on the 15th day of March 1971 will following additional wh ch said Officers consider necessary to meet the extraordinary emergency existing at this ’•me COUNTY WELFARE FUND Well 1028 Salary of Caseworkers $ 2,850 Welf 102 F Salary of Case Aide so Welt. 103 F Examination Fees -DA zis Welf 2018 Postage Welf 20IE Mileage »». Welf 402A Desk A Chair _ 350 Well 602 C Electric Typewriter . 500 Cum Court House No. I*s ’ Annex to Court House $26,000 COUNTY.FUND .. . , C F 412 A Five County Mental Health sio.uuu NOTICE TO REDUCE CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS Notice is further given that pertain existing appropriations now have unobligated balances which will not be needed for me purposes tor which ap propriated, and it is therefore proposed that unnecessary existing appropriations in the funds shown below be reduced to provide in part for me above additional appropriations CUMULATIVE COURT HOUSE CCH No 145 Cumulative Fund $26,000. NOTICE is FURTHER GIVEN, that taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have me right to be heard thereon The additional appropriations as finally deter mined will be automatically referred to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, which Commission will hold a further hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor's Office, of Kosciusko County, Indiana, or at such other place as may be designated At such hearing, taxpayers objecting to any of such additional appropriations may be heard and interested taxpayers may inquire of me County Auditor when and where such nearing will be field LAWRENCE BUTTS Auditor Kosciusko-'County MJ.3 10

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